Aurelian Chițu
Aurelian Ionuț Chițu (born 25 March 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Viitorul Constanța.[1]
![]() Chițu playing for Viitorul Constanța in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Aurelian Ionuț Chițu | ||
Date of birth | 25 March 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Țăndărei, Romania | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Viitorul Constanța | ||
Number | 25 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2009 | Unirea Slobozia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2013 | Viitorul Constanța | 109 | (38) |
2013–2014 | Valenciennes | 7 | (0) |
2014 | → PAS Giannina (loan) | 3 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Astra Giurgiu | 11 | (1) |
2015–2018 | Viitorul Constanța | 94 | (20) |
2018–2020 | Daejeon Citizen | 57 | (18) |
2020– | Viitorul Constanța | 15 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2010 | Romania U19 | 3 | (0) |
2012 | Romania U21 | 2 | (0) |
2013– | Romania | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 August 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 June 2013 |
Club career
Viitorul
In 2009, Chițu signed a contract with then Liga III club, Viitorul Constanța, helping them to promote in second tier, Liga II. In 2011, he help them to promote in the first tier of the Romanian football, Liga I. On 23 June 2012, Chițu made his debut in Liga I in a 2–2 draw with FC Brașov. In his first season in Romanian top division, he made 33 league appearances and scored 8 goals to make sure Viitorul avoid the relegation. On 5 June 2013, Chițu picked up the Digi Sport Young Player of the Year award.[2]
Valenciennes
On 21 June 2013, he signed a 4-year contract with Valenciennes FC for an undisclosed fee.[3] On 10 August, Chițu made his debut in Ligue 1 in a 3–0 win against Toulouse.
Honours
As a player
Viitorul Constanța
Individual
References
- "Aurelian Chitu - Player Profile - Football". Eurosport. 25 March 1991. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- "VIDEO Hagi și Chițu au venit la "Fotbal Club"! Fotbalistul a primit două premii Digi Sport" (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 5 June 2013.
- "A. Chitu au VAFC pour 4 ans !" (in French). Valenciennes FC Official Website. 21 June 2013.
External links
- Aurelian Chițu at Soccerway
- Aurelian Chițu at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian) and StatisticsFootball.com